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Jingoism goes too far
News, Published on 17/12/2025
» As the border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia drag into a second week, it has become increasingly clear that the fighting has spiralled far beyond any reasonable proportion.
Historic preservation needs you and me
Oped, Kanitha Kasina-Ubol, Published on 29/09/2025
» Thais deeply revere our heritage. Millions of us visit museums, temples, old towns, and monuments every year.
Temple angst misplaced
Oped, Editorial, Published on 02/07/2025
» Once again, Phu Man Fah temple is dominating headlines as Cambodia has vented its anger about a construction project at the monastery, smearing it as an "Angkor Wat replica".
Security fears
Published on 14/10/2024
» Re: "Handout not definite vote-winner: survey", (BP, Oct 6).
Inspirations for travel
Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 21/08/2023
» When I visited Ayutthaya Historical Park last week, I noticed some tourists posing for photos among the ruined temples while wearing classic period attire. My companions and I started to perspire under the brilliant blue sky and soaring temperatures, but they carried on happily exploring various places to take in the nostalgic atmosphere. I could not help but admire how eager they were to enjoy their vacation.
PCD needs clean sweep of its own
News, Editorial, Published on 14/02/2021
» The quick compromise which the Pollution Control Department (PCD) offered a sugar mill blamed for polluting surrounding communities in Nakhon Ratchasima's Phimai district with harmful levels of dust and noise over the past few years has left many with the impression that the agency has no teeth.
A tax on the poor
News, Postbag, Published on 17/11/2019
» The recent figures quoted to justify the new Tax Saving Funds clearly demonstrate who this is intended for, if you take a moment to process the numbers.
Going traditional at Songkran
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 16/04/2018
» Over two years ago, I wrote about my contentment with a new trend in which a number of Thais wear traditional costumes in everyday life. Today, I feel happier since so many Thai people opt for traditional outfits and the style is even recognised and promoted by the government. I must note this was ignited by the craze for the periodical TV series Bupphesanniwat (Love Destiny), which was about the time journey of an archaeologist to the reign of Ayutthaya's King Narai the Great over 300 years ago.
Heritage focus is blurred
News, Postbag, Published on 04/03/2018
» Re: "300 protest over historic site ruling", (BP, March 3).
People first, then parks
News, Editorial, Published on 02/03/2018
» The Ministry of Culture's Fine Arts Department deserves praise for ruling out a mass eviction in its plan to demarcate areas surrounding the Phimai historical park in Nakhon Ratchasima as a conservation site.